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Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres

For more than eight centuries, the beauty of Chartres Church has motivated/brought about the faithful. Some say this amazing beauty of Chartres has restored belief in the doubtful. UNESCO-listed church shows a good example of the glory of (very old time in history) Gothic(related to the beautiful design and construction of buildings, etc.). Covering 2,500 square meters, the brilliant stained-glass windows allow colorful light to filter into the huge nave, creating a light and airy effect. Many windows date from the 13th century; all show/tell about the amazing (making things in a high-quality way) in showing (Bible-related) stories. The rose windows are especially important for their amazing size and details. Other highlights are a thePassion window, one of the most original in its style and expression, and the Blue Virgin window that dates from the 12th century. From April through October, Chartres puts on an amazing light show lighting the church at night.